Anglian Water has launched a search for renewable energy generation partners from wind and solar power in a deal which could run for up to 30 years.
The water company is looking to appoint up to four participants to the framework agreement Anglian Water envisages that any agreement would be up to 30 years to allow the schemes to payback.
Anglian Water is seeking partners who will secure 100 % of the required funding and then deliver renewable energy solutions for its sites. The firm’s intention is to award a maximum of four frameworks for wind and solar – the two sources of renewable energy will be the initial focus. Potential partners will need to have proven track records within the last five years in renewable energy generation.
The contract will be split into two lots, with a maximum of two suppliers for each lot. Bidders will be able bid for both lots or just one lot.
The framework suppliers will be expected to finance, project manage, design, procure, construct, operate and maintain the installations. Anglian Water has already identified a number of sites where such installations may be possible. Partners in the deal will be offered the exclusive opportunity to develop detailed proposals which allow Anglian Water to enter into a long term power purchase contract with the suppliers.
The water company said at this stage it is difficult to forecast the total quantity or scope which is dependent on the success of each development. No precise energy requirements have been provided as the size of the sites can vary considerably.
However, Anglian believes it should be possible to create multiple developments in the required range given the available footprints for potential development. Ballpark figures at the moment are for between 20 and 100 installations, most of which will be approximately 250 KW while a small number may be greater than 2 MW.
Deadline for intial responses is 9.00am on 26th May - click here to access the tender documentation.
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